Star Wars creator George Lucas has hit out at the media for branding him a
recluse on the basis he doesn't attend every Hollywood party.

The mastermind behind the legendary sci-fi series admits he's shy in
nature, but his hermit reputation is a gross exaggeration - because he's often
mingling with the rich and famous at glitzy functions.

He says, "Anyone in the film business who doesn't go to every single party
is called reclusive. I am shy but then so are about half the people in the
world.

"If you put me in a room with a bunch of people my tendency is not to rush
over and shake everyone's hand."